Teres (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two muscles in the shoulder region that move the shoulders and arms.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The supraspinatus and infraspinatus are two teres muscles that work together to rotate the arm outward.
- Damage to the teres minor muscle can cause weakness in the shoulder joint.
- The teres major muscle in the upper arm is essential for adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the shoulder.
- Teres muscles are used in various exercises, such as the shoulder press and lateral raises.
- The latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectoralis major muscles work together to extend and adduct the arm.